home

A2
Pronunciation
/(h)əʊm/
/hoʊm/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A dwelling.

2 Definition

One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.

3 Definition

The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.

Example Sentences
  • the home of the pine
4 Definition

A focus point.

5 Definition

A directory that contains a user's files.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of animals) To return to its owner.

Example Sentences
  • The dog homed.
2 Definition

(always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.

Example Sentences
  • The missile was able to home in on the target.
Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of or pertaining to one’s dwelling or country; domestic; not foreign; as home manufactures; home comforts.

2 Definition

(except in phrases) That strikes home; direct, pointed.

3 Definition

Personal, intimate.

4 Definition

Relating to the home team (the team at whose venue a game is played).

Antonyms
away road visitor
Example Sentences
  • the home end, home advantage, home supporters
Adverb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To one's home

2 Definition

At or in one's place of residence or one's customary or official location; at home

Example Sentences
  • Everyone's gone to watch the game; there's nobody home.
3 Definition

To a full and intimate degree; to the heart of the matter; fully, directly.

4 Definition

Into the goal

5 Definition

Into the right, proper or stowed position

Example Sentences
  • sails sheeted home